I think we have all slowed down whether we meant to or not. Grief will do that. I'll be busy with cat-sitting now and have finished all that needs to be done at home for Christmas although I'll be giving the house a good once over next weekend. I'm looking forward to it. I just love to have everyone home. Hugs

Hi Catherine, each year I find myself wishing I wasn't such a procrastinator. As Chatty said, this week has certainly been a painful reminder of what really is important! I look forward to spending time with my loved ones! Take care, xo

I actually did all my Christmas shopping on Saturday, well almost all of it. It was actually pleasant. I think it was because I was relaxed and not in a hurry. Plus, I found everything I wanted to get at really good prices! You are right, we make it what we want. Quiet is what I want, but come Christmas Eve, I'll have everybody at my house and quiet will go out the window!

We always have a lovely quiet Christmas ...which is so different than the horrible, drunken violent ones we had to endure as kids.... I love my quiet, low key days. Just our sparkly tree, a few little gifts or...none at all..we don't even care.... and this year the reno broke the bank anyway..hahahahha.. although I do see a gold box with an Este Lauder ribbon ..beneath the tree....my favourite body cream I hope... I always get Mr. BV socks and underwear...and we have a great laugh about it. You know how it goes ...once you stop believing in Santa...it's underwear and socks....

Until Wednesday, all shopping is on hold. We haven't really started, mainly must finish buying gifts for the bags we take to the local nursing home. I really don't get stressed at Christmas, it's my favorite holiday. I have to say though there is a pall, a heaviness this year. It's hard to be happy when so many are suffering.So with each moment, a prayer is said for those who won't be celebrating.

Happy belated to your boy! I've never seen a polydactyl kitty before. How sweet Reggie is! Are you still making Banjo wear the reindeer hat? Perhaps punishment for knocking over the crystal trees and reindeer? :) Ha! Slow and quiet -- that's what I'm looking forward to beginning at noon on Thursday when our two week winter break begins. Warm hugs and wishes, Tammy

Good plan. Unfortunately our wish for something along those lines wont be as the Grands live far away in Arizona. Of course flying there is a pain but in the end well worth as its our chance to be with family. I'll be dreaming of a white Christmas though. And Merry Christmas to you and yours, Catherine....

Through the holidays, I know that I won't get to everything I want to. There's usually, one or two things that I'm disappointed that I couldn't do but I know that it's just like that and it's fine. I spend a lot of time praying and have traditions that bring some really happy alone time. But, then, I still get a wee bit stressed. ;)

I can't believe it's (almost - well, okay, it's really) over...sniff! I should've started earlier - HA! (I'm sitting here chuckling. heeheehee....) The trees are so lovely and have a bit more life in them.... ;)

The REAL question is 'am I ready for the school routine to start again?! NO!!! =(

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